SB337
Virginia National Guard; other state militia, certain communications prohibited.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
Chief Patron:
Russet Perry (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Virginia National Guard; other state militia; certain communications prohibited.
Prohibits an armed militia from another state, territory, or district from entering the Commonwealth for the purpose of active military duty without the permission of the Governor of Virginia unless such militia has been called into the federal service for active duty and is acting under the authority of the ... (More) President of the United States pursuant to Title 10 of the United States Code. The bill also prohibits the Adjutant General from assisting, facilitating, or allowing communications between the federal government or any of its officers, agencies, or departments and individuals of organizations of the Virginia militia on any matter associated with such individuals being called into active service under Title 10 or 32 of the United States Code, unless the active service falls under certain exceptions. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100895D
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- 01/21/2026 - Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology (9-Y 6-N)
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Rules suspended
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB337)
- 01/26/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
- 01/26/2026 - Senate: Read second time
- 01/27/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A) Close Floor Vote
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar
- 02/03/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/03/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
